BC the Mag: July/August 2015

Hackensack University Medical Center

KEEPING THE WORLD’S BEST GOLFERS HEALTHY.

Official Medical Services Provider

August 25-30, 2015 Plainfield Country Club Edison, NJ

Keeping professional golfers and their families healthy is the privilege of Hackensack University Medical Center as the Official Medical Services Provider to the 2015 Barclays.

The Orthopaedic Institute at HackensackUMC is a specialty-trained team of orthopedic surgeons and clinicians who use the latest technology and the most advanced procedures. Small wonder that each year more than 7,000 people choose us for all of their orthopedic needs.

The Orthopaedic Institute at HackensackUMC is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 50 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Learn more about the Orthopaedic Institute at HackensackUMC by visiting Ortho.HackensackUMC.org.

Find the Best Doctors Right Here

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Support the HackensackUMC Foundation when you buy tickets for The Barclays at HackensackUMC.org/Barclays

Bergen County the Magazine

July/August 2015 Publishers Sharon and Steven Goldstein

Associate Publisher Brandon Goldstein

Editor Nayda Rondon

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Account Executives Linda Barba Amy Schwartz

Photographers Samuel Lippke Steven Goldstein Sprinkler Systems Patios, Walkways & Driveways Landscape Lighting Fencing Pool Plantings Plant Health Care Perennial Gardens Plant/Design Construction Complete Lawn Maintenance Retaining Walls Brick Pavers Tree Work Backhoe and Site Mgt. Drainage

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Contributing Writers Daria Amato Linda Barba Justin Henry Davidson Brandon Goldstein Dr. Michael Gross Lousie B. Hafesh Robert Haynes-Peterson Nancy D. O’Reilly Richard Posluszny Carolyne Rao Dennis Seuling Mary Ann Treger Michele Trimarche Judith Turner Bergen County The Magazine is published six times a year. Mail all editorial and advertising materials to: 297-101 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 135, Oradell, NJ 07649. Or email materials to: steven@bcthemag.com For advertising and information, call 201-694-5197 or 201-694-5196.

For subscription information or to contact us, go to www.bcthemag.com.

Copyright 2015. All materials are the property of Bergen County The Magazine, LLC. and may not be copied or reproduced without written consent from the publishers.

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Publishers’ Letter

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t’s only the beginning of summer, but the news has been awash with so many stories of both triumphant love and incredibly destructive hate. For a moment, you can put the season aside, since we know the weather doesn’t shape our society.

As a wife and a mother, it pains me to even watch the news anymore. For every uplifting story there always seems to be more than one trying to bring it back down. It makes me wonder about the world we live in, and more importantly, the world our children, and (hopefully) our future grandchildren will inherit from us.

I may be no spring chicken, but a woman in her 50s is potentially no longer on the back end of her life, either. I’ve been privileged to experience the world, travel to amazing places, dine at some fabulous restaurants, and watch Bergen County change year after year. These days, though, I’m troubled by one question: Is Bergen County changing for the better?

I was recently out buying sandwiches at a local deli that my family frequents when I noticed the adjacent store had a “For Rent” sign in its window. This store once was a cleaner’s. Even when my son was in little league, the business was a constant sponsor, a nice little-mom-and-pop cleaner’s that seemed to withstand the test of time and fashion.

Until recently, that is.

Faced with the vacant store, we began to wonder. Maybe the couple retired, we hoped, spinning a romantic tale about two loving people who began a little business together years ago, cleaned everything from the denim jackets of the ’80s to the perfectly tailored suits of today, got old together, and decided it was their time to enjoy the fruits of their decades of long labor.

Then we started to contemplate the starker reality: Their rent got so high that they weren’t able to be there anymore, or more bluntly, nobody wanted them cleaning their clothing anymore. Either way, it just seemed sad, with the probability of a no-personality chain store bound to take its place.

I’ve seen this a lot in Bergen County in the past few years. You hear about it happening in Brooklyn and Manhattan, but the commercialization of Bergen County is rarely spoken of. Isn’t it strange to think that at one time—not that long ago—the many nearby malls that line our highways were once full of primarily small, locally owned businesses?

We’ve strived for many years to tap wholly into the small business community. For starters, we are one. Secondly, we know that many of our readers own or work in small businesses themselves. There is a bit of a “For Us, By Us” mentality when we think about our several magazines.

It’s the small businesses, many of whose owners we proudly call close friends now, that have always made Bergen County such a great place to be, far removed from the New York City “on to the next thing” f low. Here in BC, you have your favorite restaurants and everyone knows everyone’s name. That is a beautiful thing.

These small businesses, the fabric of our communities, are what differentiate us from so many places where the big chains have taken over. Instead of Rodeo Drive, we have Westwood Ave (and so many other similar downtowns) where you can purchase lovely, quality goods and be great friends with the men and women who run the amazing boutiques, shops and restaurants. That’s why Bergen County is such an amazing place to call home.

As the years go by, it’s nice to see many of these local shops remain open and thriving. They are what restore the optimism within me that Bergen County will remain a vibrant grouping of unique and f lourishing communities. We may be close to New York City, but we proudly don’t live there, and we don’t try to be the same. That’s the Bergen County way.

Sharon and Steven Goldstein

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“The Feel Good Project of Bergen County”

Orlando Without a Hint of Mickey

Stepping Up to Avoid Treadmill Injuries

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II: The Luxury Automaker’s “Baby” is Actually a Grown Up

Getting to Know You

Escapes

Ask the Sports Dr.

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Columns 38 Connoisseur

56 Events

108 Restaurant Guide

40 Wine Picks

58 Linda’s List

121 Birthday Scopes

104 BC Eats

122 Last Laugh

Tropical Thirst Quenchers Exploring the Wines of Northern Greece

54 Style

Chic Products, Services, Etc.

Happenings in the County Best to Do, Buy, See, Etc. All That’s New and Exciting on the Restaurant Scene

On the Cover Rachel: Pink and grey Le Chee bikini top and bottom available at MiaMarcelle.com.

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Wendy Federman: It’s Not Time for Her Curtain Call

Leonia’s Garden of Sculptural Delights

Making a Splash

Five Beginner Tips for Women Golfers

Profile

Bergen County

Fashion

Sports & Recreation

Features 44 Fashion

You’ve Been Framed!

100 Food & Entertainment Fire Up the Grill

75 Home

Reaping the Rich Harvest of a Home Garden

78 Relationships

Your Big, Bold, Brave, Passionate Summer: Seven Ways Women Can Find Adventure in Their Own Backyard

84 Entertainment

2015 Summer Movie Preview

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“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.”

—Stephen Hawking

ADLER APHASIA CENTER

The Adler Aphasia Center held a reception and gospel concert fundraiser at Mount Olive Baptist Church. For more information visit: www.adleraphasiacenter.org

Amy May and Linda Cennerazzo

Stephanie and Thomas Griffin and Karen Tucker

Ellen and Mike Jacobs

Peggy and Robert Kabakow

Devry Pazant and DawnMarie Otis

Adler Aphasia Center Members

Rachel and Charles Berkowitz

Karen Tucker, Eddie Hadden and Elisse Goldstein

William Zise, Renee Marie Testa Adams and Bob Walker

Karen Tucker, Charles Berkowitz, Elaine Adler, Ellen Jacobs and Rebecca Taylor

Myrna Levine and Jasmine Smith

Janice Nicolosi-Endo and Kathleen Mongon

Barabara Drench, Mike and Ellen Jacobs

Sally Breaker, Jeremiah Murphy and Joan Murphy

Deborah W. Jackson and Deborah Telesford

Molly McGarry and Celeste Oranchak

Devry Pazant and Joanne Westphal

Rebecca Taylor and Deborah W. Jackson

THE PERFECT UNION FOR HEARTS

Valley Health System is a leader in heart care. Now we’ve advanced our care even further with a new affiliation with Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute – ranked #1 in Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S.News and World Report.

By combining our team of experts, innovative technologies and specialized treatments with Cleveland Clinic’s best practices and clinical research, the very best heart care is right here, in your community. That’s two perfect unions, Valley Health System and Cleveland Clinic — and Valley Health System and you.

Valley Medical Group is now affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute. To make an appointment with a Valley Medical Group cardiologist, visit ValleyMedicalGroup.com/Cardiology.

HACKENSACKUMC ANNUAL MEETING

Frank Vouno, Bob Garrett, Joe Simunovich and Uli Diaz

Mike McGeary, Billy Cunningham and Nick Cangialosi

Joseph Lemaire, Frank Goldstein, Bob Glenning, Jeff Le Benger and Becky Leby

Colleen and Mark Sparta

Hackensack University Health Network held their annual meeting at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton. For more information visit: www.hackensackumc.org

Dr. Dante Implicito and Dr. Rick Winters

Rich Henning, Melissa Mazzella, Holly Schepisi and Joe Simunovich

Inez and Larry Inserra

George Croonquist, Dr. Peter Gross and Tom Croonquist

Don Farrell and Susan Giordano

John Lloyd, Bob Garrett, Uli Diaz and Larry Inserra

Dr. Steve Colen and Dr. Mike Kelly

Dr. Andre Goy, Sharon Lee Parker and Mehmet Tuna

Dr. Paul and Amy Kovatis

The Jurist Family

Ro Sorce and Dr. Andrew Pecora

Reggie Gross, Charles and Carol Schaefer

Maureen Keating, Maureen Sintich, Dr. Marty Scott, Dean Lin and Serena DiMaso

Dr. Jeff Boscamp, Dr. Yuki Kimura and Dr. Brian Shulman

FOR THOSE WHO DESERVE THE HIGHEST REWARDS.

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MASERATI OF BERGEN COUNTY

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THE FRIENDS OF HACKENSACKUMC

The FRIENDS of HackensackUMC held an event at The Saddle River Inn. For more information visit: www.hackensackumc.org

Jamie Knott, Cathy Napolitano, Dr. Yuki Kimora, Cindy Martins and David Madison

Bobbie Rosini and Carol Williams

Barbara Sarafian and Norma Adams

Laurie Katsapis and Terry Tosi

Kris Horgan and Kelly Petersen

Hala Kerik and Laura Metzler

John and Maryhellen Gaffney

Mary Krugman and Alix Eurns

Joseph and Miho Grant

Frank and Lisa Ahearn

Cindy Martins and Nancy Cosgriff

Kathy and Hank Gottmann and Pat Zimmermann

Constance Vega and Soneca Guadara

Dr. Yuki Kimora, Susan Hurwitz and Helena Theurer

JoAnn Paparozzi, Belinda Alward and Amy Skelley

Maureen McLaughlin and Christine Callahan

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THE VALLEY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

The Oakland and Midland Park branches of The Valley Hospital held a fashion show at The Brownstone. For more information visit: www.valleyhealth.com

Diana Frankel, Ann Swist, Liz Tortorella, Elaine Heimberger, Sandy Carapezza and Jackie McSwiggan

Alexandra Solomon and Georgette Payne

Andrea Delmont and Diana Frankel

Terry DeSimone and Judy Marden

Andrea Anzaldo, Que Lam and Tracey Gerber

Elaine Holmes and Lisa Holmes

Abbe Marchetti, Jo Ann Levine, Gilda Gilmartin and Anne Russo

Betty Sullivan and Halina Vidaic

Susan Ravner and Robyn Berenson

Diana Sanes and Connie Rodriguez

Lorraine Hartigan and Barbara Ledu

Jo Ann Levine, Claudia Dematteo, Mimi Terpstra, Alida Kleinmanns, Abbey Marchetti and Maria DiGiovine

Barbara Clinton, Maryann Burton, Jo Ann Levine and Agueda Corio

Dale Tracy and Marge Paulson

ACTIVE ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIZED CARE FROM SPECIALIZED PHYSICIANS WHERE YOU GO FOR TREATMENT CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE At Active, we strongly believe in the team concept of care.

We work closely together sharing knowledge, expertise and state-of-the-art medical technologies, so that every patient receives the full benefit of our shared resources.

Our full-service, multi-specialty practice features board certified and fellowship trained physicians who are all recognized as being tops in their fields.

THE MOST IMPORTANT TEAM IN ORTHOPEDICS Michael L. Gross, MD Specialty: Sports Medicine Knees & Shoulders A. Ylenia Giuffrida, MD Specialty: Hand & Elbow Oscar Vazquez, MD Specialty: Sports Medicine Ira Esformes, MD Specialty: General Orthopedics

James C. Natalicchio, MD Specialty: Back & Neck Richard D. Rhim, MD Specialty: Spine Surgery Thomas K. John, MD Specialty: Joint Replacement Michael T. Benke, MD Specialty: Sports Medicine

THE MOST IMPORTANT TEAM IN ORTHOPEDICS

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BERGEN CASA

Ken and Julie Brueck, Melissa Goetz and Michael Brenner

Janet and James Puzo

Jeffrey and Victoria Golden

Susan and Charlie Lyons

Mary Jane Santaite, April Wuesthoff and Sheryn Liva

Leslie Konikow and Jan Cohen

Jennifer Haskins and Hope Fallin

CASA for Children of Bergen County held their 10th annual Dinner and Casino Night at Seasons in Washington Township. For more information visit: www.bergencasa.org

Nancy and Bob Varettoni

Robert Singer and Lynne Vitale

Joelle and Denny Tramel

Dennis Sussman, Phyllis Konner, Francine Sussman and Ken Konner

Annette Skelton, Diane DeAngelis and Micki LeVine

Stanley and Laurie Nowak

Jane Wong and Larry Centanni

Talia Colananni and Josh Noviskey

Amy Wilker and Lynn Consovoy

Tom and Jane Potenza

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Wendy pictured with Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, F. Murray Abraham, Rupert Grint and the original cast of her Broadway co-production of “It’s Only A Play”

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Wendy Federman visiting with Glenn Close on the set of her new movie.

Wendy with Tony Award Nominees ( and stars of TV’s SMASH) Christian Borle and Brian D’arcy James celebrating the 10 Tony Award Nominations for their fabulous new Broadway musical “ Something Rotten!”

Wendy Federman with Tony Award Nominee for Best Actor in a Musical Robert Fairchild from AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Photo by Jenny Anderson

At the Los Angeles Opening Night of her co-production of HAIR with Jason Alexander and Ben Vereen.

Wendy with Broadway and TV’s star of “ The Big Bang Theory” Jim Parsons celebrating the first preview of their B’way show “ An Act of God”

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Julia’s Butterfly Foundation celebrated their 10th anniversary with a benefit hosted by Tiffany and Co. For more information visit: www.juliasbutterflyfoundation.org

JULIA’S BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION

Alyssa Sullivan, Christine Callahan, Cathy Newman and Michele Heary

Jo-Ann Cooley and Stephanie Vassallo

Joanne Whooley, Liz Cultraro and Maria Mudrick

Jo Williams, Sue Fiocchi and Pam Welch

Iliana Mcginnis, Georgia Shapiro and Jeannette Gisonna

Jere Mancini, Mary Ann Garcia and Denise Branca

Maureen Mclaughlin and Cynthia Quinn

Cathy Newman and Jere Mancini

Stacy Alexandrou, Nancy Knox and Cynthia Alecci

Moira Renke and Christine Callahan

Julie Costello, Renee Parsons and Theresa Sedlacek

Eileen Seergy and Ronna Cobuzio

Carol Jeanette Jorgensen and Amy Tufaro

Debra Goldstein, Trudi Gunsberg and Nell Korman

Marci Hopkins, Melanie Harold and Delia Perretta

Jacquelin and Patrice Scully

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Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation held The Breakfast Club benefit at the Alpine Country Club. For more information visit: www.englewoodhospitalfoundation.org

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Aviva Baldasar, Candace Flax, Tara Jagid, Jeanine Casty, Debrorah Cohen, Jacqueline Goldschneider and Jennifer Damashek

Esther Hollander and Stephanie Goldman Pittel

Leslie Kavanaugh and Marzie Carey

Andria Schneiderman, Jill Maschler, Eva Amtman amd Jenifer Graf

Robin Epstein and Todd Brooks

Andrea Strahl, Andrea Maline, Allison Di Staulo and Abbey Braverman

Julie Cohen and Linda Bader

Roni Katz, Clarice May, Dana Adler and Barb Golub

Warren and Kristin Geller, Lyndsley and Aaron Capuano

Beth Bergstein and Jill Oshinsky

Marie Wolpert, Sue Herera, Jay and Beth Nadel and Carol Rubin

Shelley Taub, Nancy Brown, Michele Sweetwood and Lenora Klein

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Cathleen Henly, Rebecca Forchette, Amal Salameh, Kim Pike, Carole Huntsman and Kiera Lemme

Pat Cantelmo, Camryn, Carrie and Devyn Nielsen and Joe Parisi

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Teri Caparelli and Marcello

Taylor Guadagno, Tony Fiore and Nicole Guadagno

Cathy Teitel and Linda Cennerazzo

Ed Ruzinsky and Sheryl Slonim

Gianna Volpe, Diane Amodio and Ashley Volpe

Stefanie Morin and Kim Wilson

Susan Matluck, Judy Nadler, Sindy Cutler and Karen Hymowitz

Madison Velez, Linda Hanlon and Danielle Velez

Paula Pollak, Donna Maniaci and Cara Connelly

Susan Zurndorfer, Celeste and Lila Oranchak

Tracey Lane, Dot Bryan, Pat Sullivan and Mary Tomlinson

Cathy Teitel, Linda Barba, Marcello, Rose Auricchio and Rosanne Fisher

Marie Inserra and Frank Siclari

Larry and Inez Inserra

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Halfway Hounds held their 6th annual Doggy Derby at The Clinton Inn in Tenafly. For more information visit: www.halfwayhounds.org

Norman and Roselyn Rauch

Angela Digennaro and Gina Pollock

Lisa Rothman and Jessica Sorribas

Deb Donnelly and Michele Sirico

Linda Hanlon and Ida DiBlasio

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Steven, Samuel and Helen Antoshak

Beth Gillies and Kim Diedtrich

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Blood Orange Margarita 1 oz. Blood Orange Puree 1 ½ oz. Casa Noble Crystal 1 ½ oz. Sour Mix Two Serrano Peppers Directions: Combine all ingredients in rock glass with a salted rim.

Cucumber Uno 1 ½ oz. Casa Noble Crystal English cucumber peeled and juiced English cucumber peeled and sliced for garnish 1 tsp. Fresh basil or opal basil ½ Fresh lemons ½ oz. Simple syrup Directions: Add lemon juice to the cucumber juice so it will not oxidize. With cucumber juice prepped, add 1 ½ oz. Casa Noble Crystal to a glass. Add 1 ½ oz. cucumber juice. Add ½ fresh squeezed lemon juice and a few basil leaves. Mix well, taste, and serve on the rocks garnished with 2-3 cucumber slices and a sprig of opal or regular basil or a beautiful combination of the two.

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Paloma 2 oz. Casa Noble Reposado ½ oz. Fresh lime juice 4 oz. Fresh grapefruit juice Splash of fizz (soda water) Directions: Pour the first 3 ingredients in a glass and stir, and add a splash of soda water on top.

Piña Espadina 2 oz. Casa Noble Reposado Pineapple puree 2 oz. Fresh lime ½ oz. Agave 2 Fresno chilies (sliced into rounds) Directions: Mix everything together with the whole chilies and shake well. Strain over fresh ice into a collins glass and garnish with the chilies floating right on top.

Raspberry Black Pepper Ginger Margarita 1 ½ oz. Casa Noble Crystal ¾ oz. Raspberry syrup (made from Fresh Driscoll’s Raspberries) ½ oz. Barrow’s Intense Ginger (or other ginger liquer) ½ oz. Fresh lime juice 1 tbs. Agave nectar Rosemary Black Pepper Directions: Make a raspberry syrup by combining 1/4 lb. of raspberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and bring to a boil. Strain and push through a fine sieve and reserve. Combine the tequila, lime juice, Barrow’s Intense Ginger, agave and the raspberry syrup and shake well.

Pour over ice into a Collins glass and turn fresh coarse ground black pepper 3-4 times and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Recipes courtesy of Casa Noble Crystal TEQUEILA. July/August 2015

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Wine Picks

Exploring the Wines of Northern Greece Indigenous grapes and a persevering spirit define a birthplace of wine.

Evidence of wine production in Greece dates back almost to the beginnings of Greek civilization. Four hundred years before the birth of Christ, the historian Thucydides wrote, “the peoples of the Mediterranean began to emerge from barbarism when they learned to cultivate the olive and the vine.” Yet after a tumultuous 20th century filled with strife and civil war, the rest of the world is only now re-learning what Athenians have always known: Greek wines are true gems.

Alpha Estate Red SMX 2011 (Ampelia, Amyndeon PDO)

Kir-Yianni Ramnista 2010 (Naoussa PDO)

Biblia Chora Ovilos White 2013 (Pangeon PGI)

Kir-Yianni Akakies Still Rosé 2014 (Amyndeon PDO)

Greece is home to countless indigenous grape varietals far removed from classic Bordeaux strains. In the mountainous Amyndeon region (named for a cousin of Alexander the Great) in northern Greece, Xinomavro is king. The name means “acid black,” and in these sandy, high-altitude soils, it produces tannic, high-acid wine rich with herbaceous and spice notes. Here it’s blended with Syrah and Merlot (hence “SMX”) to create an introduction. “Syrah brings the main structure, Merlot offers softness and Xinomavro brings complexity to the back of the palate,” says owner/winemaker Angelo Iatridis.

Pair with spiced lamb, rich grilled greens and grilled tomatoes. $38

“Like Nebbiolo, Xinomavro produces big acidity, big tannins and big structure,” says Stellios Bourtaris, winemaker and son of the founder.

Estate vines grow on the slopes of Mount Vermio in Macedonia, so “a nice breeze produces big temperature changes from day to night, increasing the wine’s complexity.”

Located on a broad plain at the base of the Pangeon Hills, Ovilos’s vines sit very near the ancient city of Philippi, where wine was no doubt important to Biblical-era settlers. It’s a 50/50 blend of Semillon and Assyrtiko, a grape indigenous to Santorini, boasting bright acidity and mineral notes. On the nose, the apricot and honey pungency of Semillon melds beautifully with the citrus/mineral notes of the Assyrtiko.

Despite the minerality, it is a fat, lush wine conducive to aging. Pair with kompir mandza (potato stew with onions and carrots) or tavce gravce, a hearty bean stew with chunky vegetables. $32

“Akakies” means “acacia” in Greek, referring to the trees found throughout the high-altitude Amyndeon region, about 50 miles from Noaussa. “Greek wines are very different,” says Bourtaris. “They have different aromas and they’re very food-friendly thanks to high acidity.”

This deep red, 100% Xinomavro is rich with aromatics of strawberry, pie cherry, vanilla and tomato. On the mouth, tannins are firm but lush, with a long fruit-and-spice finish. Diaporos, another label from Kir-Yianni, is a single-vineyard Xinomavro providing even more body. Pair with smoked pork stew with mushroom and tomatoes, and polenta-stuffed red bell peppers. $25

In this case, the 100% Xinomavro rosé (a combination of 85% skin contact and 15% saignée or red wine runoff) is aromatic and fruity, with notes of strawberry and forest fruits, still with a good acidity and a slightly tannic tang in the finish. Bourtaris also produces a sparkling rosé. Pair with burrata cheese and roasted red peppers, or savory mekici bread with yogurt. $16

Robert Haynes-Peterson is editor of the American Sommelier Association’s 24-week Vinification and Viticulture textbook, and has received certifications from the American Sommelier Association and the Master Mezcalier program.

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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY

The Volunteer Center of Bergen County held their annual Derby Day at Apple Ridge Country Cub. For more information visit: www.bergenvolunteers.org

Alyssa, Sarah, Hayley and Kathryn Norian

Lynne and David Warshaw

Everton and Sophia Thomas

Mel Mann and Sonja Clark

Mike and Pat Fraysse

Sonia and Jose Vicente

Devri Dixon and Lisa Harry

Lou and Dr. Donna Manderino

Christine Ordway and Lynne Warshaw

Joan VanAlstyne Johnson and Ron Wittrech

Dennis and Mayra Sacco

Jane He, Erica West and Lauren Turiello

Debbie Emery, Lynne Algrant and Kathryn Norian

Elaine Walsh, Alyssa Norian and Kathryn Norian

Lisa Ann and Bob Miller

Melissa Bogart and Jim Castellanos

Dr. Sansar and Janet Sharma and Samuel Lee

Getting to

know you...

Carolyne Rao was tired of seeing the same old doom and gloom on the news. Armed with her camera and a big heart, Carolyne began “The Feel Good Project of Bergen County.” Here, we will display some of her work, and get a peek into the hearts and souls of our neighbors who share their stories of accomplishments, joy and all things positive.

“I

have been volunteering since I was 17 years old. Fourteen years ago I had the opportunity to start this non-profit organization so that I could open up more doors for individuals with disabilities and provide them opportunities where they can really flourish and shine, learn and grow. That’s what Camp Acorn is all about. Camp Acorn is a social program for children and adults with disabilities. The impact that I have and the ability that I have to help these individuals live life to its fullest has really made a difference in my life.”

Cathy Carisi, Ed. S.

Executive Director and Founder of Camp Acorn School Psychologist Lodi resident for more than 40 years

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ne of the things I was the most proud of being a part of was (when) ... a man had a heart attack at the Lodi Boys and Girls Club. I was the first officer there… I came running in, saw him, and I’ve been an EMT for a while, so I started initiating CPR and the ambulance came. We ended up shocking him. And, between... me, the Lodi police and the Lodi Ambulance Corps, we were able to save his life. I still get choked up thinking about it. A year later… the guy who had the heart attack gave me a little gift. He gave me a desk clock and on the clock it said ‘Thank you for the gift of time.’”

James Lapp

Sergeant at the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Lodi resident for 31 years Continued on pg. 50

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“I

was on the bus going to New York to take dance classes, and there was a gentleman that got on the bus... He had a cane, and somebody was helping him on the bus. But, then when he got off there was nobody really there to help him navigate through the crowds and through the doors, through the escalators. So I was right there. I decided to help him. We went through the street a little bit. He was completely blind.”

Mary Ann Hodnett

Dance teacher Dumont resident for 3 years

“I

saw a lady fall. I actually heard her walker... I heard it fall on the ground. I didn’t think of anything. I just tried to help this lady out. She was startled when I first met her, and she explained that she was thrown out of her home. She was an older lady, but she knew exactly what was going on. Me and ...my dad, we both called for an ambulance. I heard that she is now going into a home and getting better care.”

Rashad Edwards

College student Teaneck resident for 7 years

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ngela: “We organize the Relay for Life of Paramus. It’s a 12-hour walk. It’s the American Cancer Society signature fundraiser.”

How has this influenced your future goals?

Kristi: “Relay has opened up my perspective on how I see life... Ever since I was little I knew I wanted to do something in the medical field.

But, then after this, I realize I want to save lives. So it’s pushed me forward into wanting to become a doctor, a dermatologist… diagnosing skin cancer. Being able to help people. It’s really driven me in that direction.”

Angela DiPasquale HS Junior, Organizer of Paramus Relay for Life, Paramus resident for 17 years

Kristi Guarino

HS Junior, Organizer of Paramus Relay for Life, Paramus resident for 16 years

Lauren Andersen

HS Junior, Organizer of Paramus Relay for Life, Paramus resident for 13 years

Carolyne Rao is a Bergen County photographer specializing in children and family portraits. Working with natural light indoors and out, she works to produce real-life artistic images for her clients. She sees beauty in places others may not.

To view more stories like these, or if you’d like to nominate someone, visit “The Feel Good Project of Bergen County” at www.facebook.com/bergenhumans Also visit www.facebook.com/carolyneraophotography to enjoy some of Carolyne’s portrait work.

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CHILDREN’S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES

Children’s Aid and Family Services held their “Out of this World” annual gala at The Terrace at Biagio’s. For more information visit: www.cafsnj.org

Lisa Speciale, Tracey Ingrasselino, Margaret Kourgelis, Patti Pikulski, Dorothy Cosimano and Bonnie Mainardi

Bernadette Reilly and Millie Long

Lisa and Jerry Speciale

Mary Krugman and Barry Poskanzer

Heidi Kay, Corinne Allard and Mary Beth Lyons

Que Lam, Andrea Visser and Tracey Gerber

Mike and Margaret Kourgelis

David and Kathy White and Richard Pagano

Amanda and Vlad Ortega and Ellen Lutvak

Diane Scriveri and Joe Coccaro

Cheryl Kastner, Gregory Scher, Joanne Westphal and Kimberly Lupica

Mike and Beth Coughlin

Ian and Jessica Gaffney

Karen Tucker, Nick Felice and Diana DiGirolamo

Monica Council-Miles, Jovannie Lorenzo and Sonja Clark

Patty and Glenn Rametta

Jason Cosimano, Rick Mainardi, Kim Cosimano and Bob Casazza

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Events

POP CONCERT: Glen Rock Pops

Community orchestra will perform popular, classical and semi-classical music on July 6, 6:30PM on the Patio at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh (10 Link Drive).

BAND ACT: Bergen Performing Arts Center (30 N. Van Brunt Street, Englewood) presents Little River Band on July 9, 8PM. Purchase tickets, $29-$69, at www.ticketmaster. com, www.bergenpac.org or at 201-227-1030.

LUNCH & TALK:

On July 19, 1PM, learn ways to use in season produce while enjoying a three-course lunch featuring salads demonstrated before the meal at The Once a Month Café (corner of Schraalenburgh & Old Hook Rd, Closter). Price: $29.95; to register, contact Kim Hendrickson, kimhendrickson@ verizon.net, 845-633-3961

ART TALK: On July 23, 7-8PM, Dr. Michael Norris will give a free art talk and Powerpoint presentation on Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh and his works at the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive). Register in person, by phone (201-391-5090) or at montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com

THEATRE PRESENTATION: On July 25, 1-2PM, the Next Stage Ensemble

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DANCE ON STAGE: See “Ballroom with a Twist” featuring Dancing With the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance on July 18, 8PM at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark).

Tickets, $35-$85, available at www.NJPAC.org or Box Office (888-466-5722) Players will give free performance of The Triumph of Love by Pierre de Marivaux at the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive). Register in person, by phone (201-391-5090) or at montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com

Music Festival will hold its first day-long event on August 15, at the New Jersey Motorsports Park (8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ) with over 20 bands. Tickets, $75-$150, available at pinelandsmusicfest.com

LEARN JAZZ: DanceSpace! will hold high-energy, open-level classes for kids, 11-15 years old, from July 27-31, 1-4PM. Price: $195 for 5 sessions. For info and to enroll, contact Regina Imperato, rimperato@bergen.edu, or call 201-447-7488.

GOSPEL MUSIC: On August 6,

8:30PM, the popular gospel act of Mack Brandon & The Connection will perform as part of the Free Summer Entertainment Under the Stars concert series at the Band Shell (Veterans Field, Ridgewood). For more info, visit ridgewoodpress.com

FREE ROCK: TREBLE will perform a free outdoor concert on July 30, 8:30PM at the Band Shell (Veterans Field, Ridgewood).

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SHOW TUNES:

CONCERT SERIES: On August 7, 8PM, Chris Botti will perform at bergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt Street, Englewood) as part of the Benzel-Busch concert series. Tickets, $39-$99, available at www.bergenpac.org; 201-227-1030.

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On August 17, 6:30PM, Randy Accardi will present a festive program of dancing, favorite Broadway show tunes, American songbook and jazz standards at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh (10 Link Drive).

On August 20, 7-8PM, Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive) hosts a free talk by Collegewise on “How to Write Great College Essays.” Register in person, by phone (201-391-5090) or at montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com

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Linda’s List Party Planning, Bergen County Style!

Interior shot of Seasons

Y Office of Dr. William K. Boss

Anna Rose Floral & Event Design

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ou don’t need me to tell you that there are levels of partying. You can have a party, which is nice, or you can party, which is awesome. As far as I’m concerned, any reason is a good one to party. And if I were to plan my own awesome party today it would be to celebrate my fabulous ’50s as the big 6-0 is approaching at maximum speed. But enough about me; back to the party plans.

The first step to Partying 101 is to enlist the services of a great event planner. Since I am an event planner, I’ll fast forward past this step. However, there are many wonderful event planners in our backyard. One that immediately comes to mind is Personal Touch, a catering and event planning service (www.ptevents.com). Personal Touch can cater and plan your party at your home or plan your event. Event planners help you to have a marvelous party so all you have to do is show up and look your divine self!

The next thing on the party planning to-do list is to pick a suitable venue. You think that’s going to be easy? Think again! With so many outstanding banquet halls in Bergen County from which to choose, you’ll have a hard time narrowing down your options. It’s an especially tough call for me because I have organized numerous events at most of these banquet facilities.

But with apologies to the others, this time around I’m going to choose Seasons (644 Pascack Valley Road, Washington Township) for my party venue. I know owner Jimmy K and most of his staff. The food, presentation and wait staff are all incredible.

You know I like my sliders (without the bread, of course) and Season’s sliders are simply delish… I think I’ll get the seafood station and the sushi. And an ice carving with my initials is a cool way to satisfy the diva in me, don’t you agree?

Do I need a theme for my party? Yes, you say. Well, since I just love my beverages and happy hours, I’m going to have a progressive happy hour with an open bar. Splendid theme idea, if I do say so myself.

But time out; I need a break from all this planning. Time to carve out some “moi” time. So I’m off to get a consult from Dr. William K. Boss (305 Route 17 S, Paramus) on the rejuvenator treatment, a non-surgical approach that stimulates your skin to restore it to a more youthful experience. I don’t know about you, but I’m very interested.

After all, who doesn’t want long-lasting results? I know I do! It’s a no brainer. Dr. Boss is going to help me maintain my youthful look. Thank you, Dr. Boss, and your incredible professional staff, too. The consult was explained to me in detail and I can’t wait until my first treatment!

I’m so excited. Did you know Dr. Boss is one of Bergen’s top docs? Only the best for Linda B...

Now that I’ve taken care of the aging process, I must make certain my grey hairs never make a cameo appearance. Just the other day my bestie Amy (you remember her; we rocked Ramsey together, and we normally eat our way through a town) said she swore I always look as if I get something done to my hair every day. Wrong, I protested. I only get something done to my tresses every other day by my small but mighty army of hair magicians at M LUX Salon (1 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack).

Greg, my colorist, works in Manhattan, but after my endless pleading makes the trip to

Linda’s List New Jersey twice a week. Just call me Lucky Lady!

People—both women and men—compliment me on my hair all the time. So thanks, Greg; you’re the absolute best!

I need to take a break and enjoy some lunch.

As it’s a beautiful day, I head on down to Ross Dock in Edgewater. Located on the Hudson, below the GW Bridge, it has an absolutely stunning view. I would walk there because it’s downhill, but getting back up the hill is another matter…

But with all this “me” time, I’m almost forgetting that I need to finish my party planning. If you read my May/June column—you did read it, right?—you’ll know who my DJ is. So I can check off DJ on my party planning to-do list. I just got off the phone with Alexa at Anna Rose Floral & Event Design (1068 High Mountain Road, North Haledon), which does exquisite work. (Good thing too, as most women love f lowers; I’m particularly partial to hydrangeas myself.) I have total faith that the folks at Anna Rose Floral & Event Design will make exceptional arrangements and I’d like lots of votives because I just think candies and f lorals create a great ambiance.

OMG, I’m a very happy Linda B… I think my party plans are looking good. Time to reward myself with a beverage. Weather-wise it’s a gorgeous night, so since I lunched with an under view of the GW Bridge, now I will sip my Happy Hour beverage at eye level of the GW Bridge at Le Jardin (1257 River Road, Edgewater), the spacious outdoor bar where I prefer to sit. It’s Tuesday night, which means a live band and singles night on the patio. Oh, so you want some dating stories? Trust me, you will need multiple beverages and a lifetime for those. Ugh! Remember, while I like to sit at the bar, you don’t have to because they have plenty of table service outside and indoors at LJ. I’ve had a very productive day, wouldn’t you agree? I’m going to call it a day and head home to let the Sandman sprinkle sand in my eyes. Buona notte. See you next time. BTW by the time my next column comes out I will be a year wiser!

Ciao for now…

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The offerings in July and August are diverse—the flaunting of beefcake, little yellow creatures looking for a leader, a comedy about changing priorities, a new superhero, a boxing film that looks into a fighter’s life beyond the ring, a coming of age story combined with mystery, a couple of big-budget spy flicks, a thriller about a creepy man from the past, and the tale of a musician/mother trying to mend fences and reconnect with family.

Here are ten movies due out in July and August for your viewing pleasure:

Magic Mike XXL July 1

This sequel to 2012’s Magic Mike, which grossed over $167 million worldwide, stars Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias. Joining the cast in new roles are Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games films), Donald Glover (Community), Amber Heard (The Rum Diary), Andie MacDowell (Footloose), Jada Pinkett Smith (Gotham) and Michael Strahan (Live With Kelly and Michael). The movie picks up three years after Mike (Tatum) bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game.

The other members of the Kings of Tampa are now ready to quit, but they want to go out in flamboyant fashion with one last blowout performance in Myrtle Beach, with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight. Heading to their final show, with stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves while shaking off the past in surprising ways.

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Minions July 10

This 3D animated production begins at the dawn of time with single-celled yellow organisms called Minions. They evolve through the ages, always serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters alive, from Tyrannosaurus Rex to Napoleon, the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But the Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and sweet little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his fellow Minions to follow. Their journey leads them to Scarlet Overkill (voice of Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain. Traveling from Antarctica to 1960s New York City, they end up in mod London, where they face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind from annihilation.

Jon Hamm (Mad Men) provides the voice of Scarlet’s husband, Herb Overkill.

Trainwreck July 17

Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) directs this, his fifth feature film, written by and starring Amy Schumer (Inside Amy Schumer) as a woman who lives her life without apologies even when an apology just might be due.

Amy’s dad (Colin Quinn) has drilled into her head since she was a little girl that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy still lives by that precept, enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment. In actuality, however, she’s in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of her current assignment, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron (Bill Hader), Amy starts to wonder if other grownups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be onto something.

Schumer started her career as a stand-up comedienne, appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, co-starred on the Comedy Central reality show Reality Bites and has appeared in several TV shows since 2007. Trainwreck is the first movie Apatow has directed but not written.

Ant-Man July 17

Ant-Man originated in Marvel Comics as the superhero persona of Dr. Hank Pym, a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that allowed him to alter his size. The character was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Tales to Astonish # 27. The upcoming movie changes things a bit by shifting the main focus from Dr. Pym (Michael Douglas) to his protégé, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a master con-man who must embrace his inner hero to help Dr. Pym protect the secret behind the spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Like Tony Stark (Iron Man), Scott Lang incorporates a good deal of self-deprecating humor into the proceedings.

Though Ant-Man is the tiniest of the Marvel superheroes, he increases his density and thus his strength by shrinking. He’s also very fast, making him a formidable adversary for the villainous Darren Cross, also known as Yellowjacket (Corey Stoll).

Combining action, an elaborate caper, and the introduction of yet another character from the Marvel universe, Ant-Man features plenty of CGI-created effects.

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Southpaw July 24

Kurt Sutter originally wrote this script with Eminem in mind. When the rapper dropped out to focus on his music, director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) cast Jake Gyllenhaal as Billy “The Great” Hope, the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion. His stance in the ring is unorthodox, consisting of an ineloquent, brutal display of offensive boxing fueled by his own feelings of inadequacy and a desperate desire for money and fame. With a great family, a home and financial security, Billy is on top in and out of the ring until a tragic accident sends him into a downward spiral. Depressed, he spends his days in a haze of alcohol and prescription drugs while trying his best to take care of his young daughter. Just when life appears hopeless, a former boxer named Tick (Forest Whitaker) agrees to take Billy under his wing as long as he agrees to Tick’s strict regimen. Tick rebuilds Billy into a new man—not only an agile, well-trained fighter in the ring, but a thoughtful and disciplined man outside of it. As he strives to be a better father and mount a professional comeback, Billy must face his personal demons head-on.

Paper Towns July 24

The movie adaptation of John Green’s The Fault In Our Stars became a box office champ last summer, earning $300 million worldwide. Paper Towns is based on another Green novel, a coming of age mystery/romance. High school student Quentin Jacobsen (Nat Wolff) lives in Orlando, Florida. Late one night, his neighbor Margo Spiegelman (Cara Delevingne) opens his bedroom window and climbs into his life. Garbed in full ninja regalia and black face paint, she invites Quentin to join her in a revenge mission against a group of people who she feels have hurt her over the course of her high school career. However, after leading Quentin on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears, leaving cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. To track down Margo, Quentin must come to a deeper understanding of their friendship. The search leads him and three friends on a journey that is both moving and funny. Directed by Jake Schreier, Paper Towns was filmed in North Carolina. The screenplay is by the same writers who penned The Fault In Our Stars.

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation July 31

Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) returns for another top-secret assignment in this fifth installment of the profitable franchise. It takes off where the previous film, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, left off, with Ethan prepping his team to investigate The Syndicate, a worldwide criminal organization composed of highly skilled operatives dedicated to establishing a new world order through an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Ethan joins forces with Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), a discredited British agent who may or may not be a member of this lethal rogue nation.

Director Christopher McQuarrie emphasizes fistfights, motorcycle daredevilry and a stunt sure to take viewers’ breath away. In past roles, Cruise has been suspended from ceilings, jumped from motorcycles and helicopters, and climbed the tallest building in the world. For this latest film, he was strapped to a plane as it was flying 3,000 feet above ground. It co-stars Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Alec Baldwin and Ving Rhames.

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The Gift July 31

In this psychological thriller, Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn (Rebecca Hall) are a young married couple whose life is going just as planned until a chance encounter with an acquaintance from Simon’s high school sends them into a devastating tailspin. Simon doesn’t recognize Gordo (Joel Edgerton) at first. Following an unsettling series of seemingly coincidental encounters and mysterious gifts, a terrifying secret from their past is uncovered after nearly 20 years. As Robyn learns the truth about what happened between Simon and Gordo, she starts to question how well she really knows her spouse.

The film addresses the theme of how people may unwittingly hurt others and takes it to scary extremes as, gradually, the backstory of these characters is revealed. The Gift marks the directorial debut of actor Joel Edgerton.

Ricki and the Flash August 7

Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep plays Ricki Randazzo, the lead singer/guitarist in a cover band who faced a tough decision 20 years earlier between her obligations as a married mother of three and rock ‘n’ roll. Having chosen the latter, she now returns home to Indiana to make things right with her family and seek redemption for past mistakes and poor decisions.

Streep stars opposite her real-life daughter, Mamie Gummer, who plays her fictional daughter. Rick Springfield stars as Greg, a band member in love with Ricki, Kevin Kline portrays Ricki’s exhusband, Pete, and Audra McDonald stars as Pete’s new wife. In order to look credible on screen, Streep spent six months intensively practicing guitar. She performs Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “American Girl” and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.”

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. August 14

Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) stars as Napoleon Solo, with Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as Illya Kuryakin in director Guy Ritchie’s adaptation of the popular 1960s TV action series. Set in the early 1960s at the height of the Cold War, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. centers on CIA agent Solo and KGB agent Kuryakin.

The early scenes show Solo and Kuryakin as enemies, with one extended chase sequence featuring a seemingly implausible zip-lining escape across the Berlin Wall that is based on an actual 1983 escape from East Berlin. Forced to set aside longstanding hostilities, Solo and Kuryakin team up on a mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organization determined to destabilize the fragile balance of power through the proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology. Their only key to infiltrating the criminal enterprise is the daughter of a vanished German scientist. Locating him is crucial to preventing a worldwide catastrophe.

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Season your food before grilling.

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T-Bone Steaks with Rub Prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 4 Omaha Steaks T-Bone Steaks 2 tablespoons cooking oil Steak Rub (see recipe) Thaw steaks overnight in refrigerator or quick thaw by placing sealed steaks in sink with water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Prepare rub recipe. Heat grill on medium. Blot dry steaks with clean paper towel, and then brush each side with cooking oil.

Generously season both sides of steaks with rub. Grill steaks to desired doneness. For medium rare steak, grill for about 8 minutes on first side and 6-7 minutes on second side.

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Rib Crown Steaks with Roasted Root Vegetables Prep time: 60 minutes; cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes Servings: 4 4 Omaha Steaks Rib Crown Steaks 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 tablespoons Steak Rub (see recipe) Roasted Root Vegetables (see recipe) Thaw steaks overnight in refrigerator or quick thaw by placing sealed steaks in sink with water for 15-30 minutes. Prepare rub and vegetables. Heat grill on high. Blot dry steaks with clean paper towel, and then brush each side with cooking oil.

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Offers resistance to touch

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BC Eats In collaboration with local foodie website Boozy Burbs, BC Eats will spotlight all that’s new and exciting on the local restaurant scene.

Callahan’s Hot Dogs 10 Broad Street, Norwood callahanshotdogs.com

Long, long ago Leonard “Artie” Castranni started Callahan’s Hot Dogs. After a brief absence, Castranni’s grandson Daniel DeMiglio brought Callahan’s back in a big way, starting with a food truck. In April, DeMiglio opened up a storefront in Norwood, complete with décor paying homage to Callahan’s rich history.

While the long lines and anticipation from the grand opening party have slightly diminished, DeMiglio is keeping the excitement going with the extension of the menu that includes grilled cheese and the Italian hot dog, a Callahan fan favorite for decades. Items such as chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches should also be added to the menu soon.

If you’re not big on hot dogs Callahan’s still has you covered. Delicious burgers with toppings such as their homemade chili and onions, and sauce with a side of onion rings will surely have you enjoying Callahan’s all summer long.

Callahan’s is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

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Yo! Sushi Garden State Plaza, Paramus Yosushiusa.com

Conveyor belt Japanese food chain Yo! Sushi has opened its first U.S. location at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, with an ambitious plan for 50 locations in the States within the next 5 years. Yo! is already operating 80 stores globally.

It’s been at least a year since the first news of the arrival, with its selection of more than 80 Japanese-inspired items, including delicious soups, rice- or noodle-based dishes, salads, tempura available via conveyor belt (kaiten) or hot kitchen items like Chicken Katsu Curry, Salmon Firecracker Rice or Yakisoba noodles.

Everything is made fresh in-house and meals are charged by how many plates you’ve eaten and by the color of the plate. Plate pricing ranges from $3 to $7—there’s a legend explaining everything on the extensive menu—and hot dishes are ordered by a server, who can be hailed by pushing the buzzer at the table.

Yo! Sushi is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Erie Coffeshop and Bakery 10 Franklin Place, Rutherford eatdrinkerie.com

Erie, a new coffee shop and bakery, has opened in Rutherford.

Owned by classically trained pastry chef Renee Faris, the shop offers an array of handcrafted items using seasonal ingredients and Cafe Grumpy coffee, the first New Jersey coffee shop to do so.

Faris began her career at Buddy Valastro’s mecca of baking, Carlo’s in Hoboken; she was there for two seasons of filming of the show Cake Boss. Culinary school followed, along with stints opening restaurants in Los Angeles and then New York at Gramercy Tavern. Faris was also the opening pastry chef at Maysville NYC. The menu at Erie features a rotating selection of pies, tarts, scones, muffins, cakes and cookies. Custom cakes are also one of Faris’ specialties. Faris had a hand in the entire design process, including the “rustic” space and open kitchen.

Erie is open six days a week—closed Tuesdays—from 7:00am till 6:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:00am till 8:00pm Friday, 9:00am till 8:00pm Saturday and 9:00pm till 4:00pm on Sunday.

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Casual Habana Cafe 200 Main Street, New Milford

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Benito Rivero of Casual Habana Cafe in Hackensack has opened his second location in New Milford, replacing Main Street Grille. Rivero studied at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC and worked in city restaurants (Latour, Craftsteak) before opening in Hackensack.

After an intense renovation of the space, and being named as one of Boozy Burb’s Top 5 Most Anticipated Restaurants of 2015, Casual Habana is serving up a full Cuban menu.

Rivero went for a tapas bar/lounge type here, with a drink menu specializing in mojitos, daiquiris and sangrias. A full dining room completes the vibe, offering a more quiet area for families to enjoy the cuisine.

Notable menu items include four different types of empanadas, as well as some of their tapas items such as Chicharroncito de Pollo, lollipop chicken wings with cumin and smoked paprika aioli.

A long list of entrees, including slow roasted chicken, classic Cuban roast pork, skirt steak and mahi mahi, round out the extensive menu.

Casual Habana is open 7 days a week.

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Restaurant Guide If you’re hungry or planning a special night out, this is the place to find the answer to that appetite. From steak, chops and seafood to almost any ethnic fare, it’s all here.

American (Contemporary & Traditional) The Abbey Ramsey Golf and Country Club 105 Lakeside Drive, Ramsey, 201-818-9298

Allendale Bar & Grill 67 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, 201-327-3197

Allendale Eats 101 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-825-0110

Bacari Grill 800 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, 201-358-6330

The Barn 359 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0108

Bicycle Club 487 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-894-0880

Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893 Blind Boar Barbeque 595 Broadway, Norwood, 201-784-6900 Bonefish Grill 601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355 Boom Burger 375 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-843-2666 The Bouwerie 83 Dewolf Road, Old Tappan, 201-564-7939 Brady’s at the Station 5 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-9748

The Brick House 179 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-1211 Café 37 37 Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-0437 Café Amici of Wyckoff 315 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0198 Café Angelique 1 Piermont Road, Tenafly, 201-541-1010 Café Matisse 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995

Chakra 144 West State Route 4, Paramus, 201-566-1530 Coach House Restaurant 55 Route 4- Hackensack, 201-488-4999 The Cornerstone 84 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-666-8688 Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445 Cubby’s BBQ Restaurant 249 S. River St. Hackensack- 201-488-9389 Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 5 Park St., Montvale, 201-391-9356 East Coast Burger 75 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-0227 Emerson Hotel Restaurant 31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557 Esposito’s Park Café 790 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-313-2441 Esty Street 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515 Farmhouse Café & Eatery 15 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-266-8931

Grand Cru 36 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-568-3939

The Plum and The Pear 393 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-485-8793

Railroad Café 170 Union Ave., East Rutherford,201-939-0644

Griffin’s 44 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-541-7575

Raymond’s 101 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5125

Grosso’s La Strada 231 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-670-9233

Regina’s Steakhouse and Grill 827 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 201-862-1996

Restaurant L 9 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, 201-785-1112

Rolling Pin Café 341 Broadway, Westwood, 201-666-4660

Glen Rock Inn 222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-445-2362

Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter, 201-750-9966 Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar 2 Main St., Edgewater, 201-943-1900

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-4115 Houston’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5667

Iron Horse 20 Washington Ave., Westwood, 201-666-9682

Ivy Inn 268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699

Jackson Hole 362 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201-871-7444

Just Janice 23 Sheridan Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-2666 Jersey Boys Grill 704 River Road, New Milford, 201-262-5600 Joe’s American Bar & Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-8858 The Kitchen 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-4570 The Kosher Nosh Deli 894 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-1186 Lakeside Grille & Bar 105 Lakeside Dr., Ramsey, 201-327-0009 Local Seasonal Kitchen 41 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-962-9400 Mahwah Bar & Grill 2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056 Mason Jar 219 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302 MK Valencia 228 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-373-0228 Nellie’s Place 9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-652-8626 Noah’s Ark (Kosher) 493 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-1200 Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546 Palmer’s Crossing 145 Dean Dr. (Clinton Ave.), Clinton Inn Hotel, Tenafly, 201-567-4800 Park Bistro 700 Palisadium Drive, Cliffside Park, 201-366-4047 Park Wood Delicatessen 342 Erie Ave., Midland Park, 201-689-08550 Pearl Restaurant 17 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-5100 Peppercorns 176 Colony Ave., Park Ridge, 201-391-2818

Fire and Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100

Pizzaiolo By Brothers 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201- 444- 4944

Giovanni’s Deli 22-08 Morlot Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-791-1911

P.J. Finnegan’s 274 Fairview Ave., Westwood, 201-664-7576

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Rosario’s Trattoria 29 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-445-3335 Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-7693 Ruby Tuesday Route 4 & 17, Paramus, 201-909-0886 Rutherford Pancake House 40 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-340-4171 Sal’s Good Eats 80 Green St., Teterboro, 201-375-4949 Session Bistro 245 Maywood Ave., Maywood, 201-880-7810 Shelly’s Vegetarian Café and Caterers 482 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-0001 Smith Brothers 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-8111

St. Eve’s Restaurant (BYOB) 611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-857-4717 Stony Hill Inn 231 Polify Rd. (Rt. 80), Hackensack, 201-342-4085 Tommy Fox’s Public House 32 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-0900 Twisted Elm 435 River Dr., Elmwood Park, 201-791-3705 Vale Bar & Grill 625 Rivervale Rd., River Vale, 201-391-3195 Veggie Heaven 473 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-836-0887 Victoria’s 336 Queen Anne Rd., Teaeck, 201-801-0888 Village Green 36 Prospect St., Ridgewood, 201-445-2914 Waterside 7800 B River Rd., North Bergen, 201-861-7767

Chinese/Korean

Don Chun Hong 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-592-0450 Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866 295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685

Golden Pond 147 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-930-8811 Look See 259 N. Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 17S), Ramsey, 201-327-1515 Mr. Wok & Sushi 1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-3969 Petite Soo Chow 607 Gorge Road, Cliffside Park 201-313-1666 P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

Restaurant Guide Continental Cuisine

Al Di La 1 Hoboken Rd., East Rutherford, 201-939-1128

Villa Amalfi 793 Palisades Ave. (Marion Ave.), Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

Cuban

Fountainview Restaurant Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd. (Rt. 17N), Mahwah, 201-529-1313

Rudy’s 107 Anderson Ave., Hackensack, 201-489-4831

Mambo Tea House 98 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-933-1262

Continental/American

Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge 284 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-722-8600

The Elm Street Grill 20A Elm St., Oakland, 201-651-0005

Continental/ French

Café Panache (BYOB) 130 E. Main St. (Lake St.), Ramsey, 201-934-0030

Latour 6 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056

Le Jardin 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898 Madeleine’s Petite Paris 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063 Saddle River Inn 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016

Continental/ Italian

Andrea’s (BYOB) 26 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275/201-670-7958 Davia 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767 Sage 17-15 Broadway, Fair Lawn, 201-797-0500 Savini 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700

Latour 6 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056

German

Eclectic Contemporary

Kirker’s Inn 237 Diamond Bridge Ave., Hawthorne, 973-427-7700

Greek

Baumgart’s Café 59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-569-6267 158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688

After Athens 17 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-729-1980 Axia Taverna 18 Piermont Rd., Tenafly, 201-569-5999

Daily Treat 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-9113

Café Matisse (BYO) 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995 The Dog and Cask 55 Route 17 South, Rochelle Park, 201-845-5101 GW Grill 2139 Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, 201-947-2440 Natalie’s 16-18 South Broad St., Ridgewood,201-444-7887

Park & Orchard 240 Hackensack St. (Union Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-939-9292 Port of Call (POC) 450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, 201-488-0888

200 Tice (Inside The Woodcliff Lake Hilton) 200 Tice Blvd., Woodcliff Lake, 201- 391-3600

201 Supper Club 90 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0101

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The Melting Pot 250 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-664-8877

French

Rebecca’s Restaurant 236 Old River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-8808

The Rail Yard Tavern 14-26 Plaza Rd., Fairlawn, 201-773-3372

Fondue

It’s Greek to Me 352 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-945-5447 36 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-0440 1611 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-2050 21 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-2600 487 Broadway, Westwood, 201-722-3511 2020 Central Road, Fort Lee, 201-947-2055 Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200

Varka 30 North Spruce St., Ramsey, 201-995-9333

Indian

BHOJ 430 Market St., Elmwood Park, 201-797-6800 Brick Lane Curry House 34 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-7311

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Rest. Guide Continued from pg. 109 Mantra 275 Route 4 West, Paramus, 201-342-8868 Mela Authentic Indian Cuisine 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-6060

Irish

Poitin Still 774 Main St., Hackensack, (201)- 487-0660

Italian

Aldo & Gianni 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866 Aldo’s (BYO) 640 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-2618 A Mano 24 Franklin Ave. (at Chestnut St.), Ridgewood, 201-493-2000 Amarone 63 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201-833-1897

Andiamo 23 Hardenburgh Ave. (Knickerbocker Rd.), Haworth, 201-384-1551 Angelo’s Restaurant 263 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, 201-939-1922 Arturo’s 41 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-2466 Baci Italian Grill 36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-722-1900

Barcelona’s 38 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-778-4930

Bazzarelli 117 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-4010

Bel Posto 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, 201-880-8750 Bella Campania 456 Broadway, Hillsdale 201-666-7700 Bella Italia (BYO) 170 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2150

Bella Notte 14 Oak St., 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., 201-444-5520 Bellissimo 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-746-6669

Bensi 459 Rt. 17S, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-727-9525 183 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-297-7444 Bottagra Restaurant 80 Wagaraw Rd., Hawthorne, 973-423-4433 Buon Gusto 534 Durie Ave., Closter, 201-784-9036

Buongiorno’s (BYOB) 86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-501-8000 Café Amici 4 Sycamore Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-389-6377 Caffe Anello 425 Broadway Ave., Westwood, 201-497-3628 Café Capri 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-6422 Caffe Capri 119 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-460-1039 Café Italiano Ristorante 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-461-5041 Café LíAmore 455 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, 201-337-5558 Café Tivoli 533 Shaler Blvd., Ridgefield, 201-941-5561

Cassie’s 18 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-6760

Cenzino Ristorante 589 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, 201-337-6693

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Rest. Guide Cliff’s Steakhouse 18 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-944-0233

Dimora 100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201-750-5000

Dino’s 12 Tappan Rd. (Schraalenburgh Rd.), Harrington Park, 201-767-4245

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Dolce Novita 107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes. 3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-440-3339 Due 18 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-3232 Fiona’s Restaurant 118 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-857-5800 Fontana Di Trevi 248 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, 201-242-9040 Fratelli’s Coal-Burning Pizza 206 Route 46, Elmwood Park, 201-797-7552 Gianna’s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997 Giovanna’s Cafe 19 East Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-5835

GoodFellas 661 Midland Ave., Garfield, 973-478-4000

Granita Grill 467 Broadway, Westwood, 201-664-9846

Grissini Restaurant 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-3535

Guilios 154 Washington St., Tappan, NY, 845-359-3657 Il Giardino (BYO) 153 Paris Ave , Northvale 201-750-0060

Il Mulino Ristorante 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767 Il Portico 89 Main Street, Tappan, NY, 845-365-2100

Il Villaggio 651 Rt. 17N (between Rtes. 3 & 46), Carlstadt, 201-935-7733 In Napoli 116 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-947-2500

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Kinchley’s Tavern 586 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, 201-934-7777 La Cambusa 517 River Drive, Garfield, 973-445-7222 La Lanterna 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-5520 La Piazza 29 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-447-5111 La Vecchia Napoli 2 Hillard Ave., Edgewater, 201-941-6799 Locale Café 208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233

Luka’s (BYOB) 2310 River Road, Bogota, 201-440-2996

Lu Nello 182 Stevens Ave., Cedar Grove, 973-837-1660

Maggiano’s Little Italy The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-221-2030

Martini Grill 187 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000 Nanni Ristorante 53 W. Passaic St. (behind Garden State Plaza), Rochelle Park, 201-843-1250

Osso Buco 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-1600

Pasta E Pollo 13 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-8410

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Rest. Guide Continued from pg. 111 Portobello 175 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990 Puzo’s Family Restaurant 4 Garfield Ave., Hawthorne, 973-423-2288

Rocca 203 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-670-4945 Roxanne’s 150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007

Sanducci’s Trattoria (BYO) 620 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-599-0600 Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn 105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700 Sergio’s Missione 2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-778-4545 Sicilian Sun 604 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-444-3494 Solaia 22 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood, 201-871-7155

Solari’s 61 River St., Hackensack, 201-487-1969

Sorrento (BYO) 132 Park Ave. (Paterson Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-507-0093 Trovato’s Due 4 Barbara Lane, Oakland, 201-337-0813

Vicolo Ristorante 216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-497-8777 Woodstone Pizza Bar & Grill 352 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-845-7600

Italian/French

The Chef’s Table 754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-6644

Japanese

Sarku Japan Bergen Town Center, Rt. 4W, Paramus, 201-880-6551

Sakura-Bana 43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-6525

Akai Lounge 11 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-0086 Bushido Bar and Restaurant 671 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-941-6600 Cocoro 856 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-560-1333 Daruma 45 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-567-9600 Gen Sushi 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188 15 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-1988

Hanami (BYO) 41 Union Ave, Cresskill, 201-567-8508 301 Center Ave, Westwood, 201-666-8508 Hiro 254 Degraw Ave., Teaneck, 201-692-1002 Kiku 5-9 Rt. 9W (Palisades Pkwy.), Alpine, 201-767-6322 365 Rt. 17S, Paramus, 201-265-7200 Kumo 55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088

Sushi Cruise 725 River Road, Edgewater, 201-313-3611 Tani Sushi & Asian Grill 206 Rock Road, Glen Rock, 201-612-1188 44 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-567-7888

Tawara 53 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-8712

Umeya 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-0511 Wild Ginger 31 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-857-3830 Yamagata 1636 Palisadeís Ave., Fort Lee, 201-585-0469

Korean

Dong Bang Grill 1616 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-242-4485/4486 Picnic Garden 150 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-816-9300

Masa Sushi & Grill 81 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-934-6616

Zen Zen 356 Bergen Blvd., Farview, 201-840-1820

Matsu Sushi & Grill 140 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-930-1896

Matsuya 490 Market St., Saddle Brook, 201-843-5811

Mediterranean

Europe Café & Grill 1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-4444

Mei Sushi Japanese Restaurant 14-20 Plaza Road, Fair Lawn- 201-398-9882

Mediterraneo 23 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-447-0022

Minado 1 Valley Rd., Little Ferry, 201-931-1522

Novo 37 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-4910

Mount Fuji Japanese Steak House 193 Route 17, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-288-2800

Orama 595 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-945-2020

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Restaurant Guide Continued from pg. 112 Samdan 178 Piermont Road, Cresskill- 201-816-7343

Boiling Pot 124 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Lee, 201-461-0444

Zendiggi Kebab House 228 Closter Dock Road, Closter, 201-768-0644

Legal Sea Foods Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201 843-8483

Mexican

Oceaniare Seafood Room 175 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, 201-343-8862

Badlands Tacos 102 E. Main St., Ramsey, 201-818-2446 Blue Moon Mexican Café 23 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0600 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-1331

The Crab House 541 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-840-9311 Seafood Gourmet 103 W. Pleasant Ave., Maywood, 201-843-8558

Spanish

Cinco de Mayo 2428 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-4780

El Cid 205 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0123

Fiesta Hut 227 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-939-4338

Meson Madrid 343 Bergen Blvd. (Central Blvd.), Palisades Park, 201-947-1038

Las Maravillas De Tulcingo 3 84 Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-1980

Segovia 150 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-4266

Mexicali Live 1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, 201-833-0011 Rosa Mexicano The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-489-9100 Tito’s Burritos 166 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-4619

Steak Houses

Capital Grille Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-7040

Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill 203 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-767-6106 2 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, 201-265-0403 95 Linwood Ave., Washington Township, 201-666-3080

Polish

Royal Warsaw Restaurant 871 River Drive, Elmwood Park, 201-794-9277

CK’s Steak House 801 Rutherford Ave., (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), Rutherford, 201-231-3141

Seafood

ETC. Steakhouse (Kosher) 1409 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, 201-357-5677

Biggie’s Clam Bar 430 Route 17 South- Carlstadt, 201-933-4000 1315 Rt. 17 South, Ramsey, 201-962-9099

Flemings Steakhouse 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-9463

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Outdoor Dining

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Catering

JD’s Steak Pit 124 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444

Morton’s The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201-487-1303

The Park Steakhouse 151 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, 201-930-1300

Park West Tavern 30 Oak St., Ridgewood, 201-445-5400

The Porter House 125 Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-307-6300

River Palm Terrace 1416 River Rd. (Palisade Terrace), Edgewater, 201-224-2013 41-11 Rt. 4W (Paramus Rd.), Fair Lawn, 201-703-3500 209RamapoValleyRd.(Rtes.17S&202),Mahwah,201-529-1111 Roots Steakhouse 17 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-1922

Sear House 411 Piermont Ave., Closter, 201-292-4612

Steve’s Sizzling Steaks 620 Rt. 17S, Carlstadt, 201-438-9677

Thai

Aoyama 319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff (In Boulder Run Shopping Center), 201-847-9900 Bangkok Garden 261 Main Street, Hackensack, 201-487-2620

Penang 334 Main Street, Lodi, 973-779-1128

Pimaan 79 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson, 201-967-0440

CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION

The Center for Food Action held their Savor.2015 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe. For more information visit: www.cfanj.org

Jennifer Johnson, Patricia Espy, Cynthia Johnson Barbato and Peter Barbato

Gail and Ranan Wichler

Bernadette Assanah and Karen Kim

Jim and Roseanne Buscemi

Casey Halper and Beth Fink

Frank and Nancy Sorrentino

Barbara and Pat Crowe

Bill and Michele Calise

Peter and Cedar Wang

Ro Sorce, Debbie Barr and Toni Horowitz

Scott Reddin, Linda Reiter, Lynn Norton and Lou Manderino

Jacey Raimondo, Joe Cocarro and Diane Scriveri

Michael Halper, Jodi Kleiner and Alex Parlamis

Natalie Kram and Courtney Lipton

Nicole Serekian and Drew Johnson

Michael and Emily Gutter

Dana and James Adler

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County held their 21st annual Gala at The Venetian. For more information visit: www.habitatbergen.org

Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County

Roger and Michele Real

Brian McCourt and Matt Langer

Diane Scriveri, Joanne Westphal and Diana Ortega

Bree Falato, John Morali and Lauren Restuccia

Lorraine Campbell, Regina Cooper, Xenia Melise, Nisha Shrimanker and Delano Dowdie

Jacey Raimondo and Anton Testino

Sue and Bonnie Conklin

Joe Coccaro and Tom Toronto

Susan Fetner, John Barbadillo and Carrie Laspina

Sue Scimone-Bellini, Emily DePalma and Danielle Hamilla

Ellen Lutvak, Marc Sturiale and Lynda Wolf

Dawn Marcano, Maria Palumbo, Jennifer Hawley, Margaret Sanchez, Linda Hanlon and Tracy Hammond

Jacey Raimondo, Linda and Joe Smith

Tricia Martini and Heather Collins

Luke Rossi and Lauren Cranmer

Mel Mann and Sonja Clark

HACKENSACKUMC PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

HackensackUMC held their President’s Reception at the Roche Campus in Clifton. For more information visit: www.hackensackumc.org

Frank Fekete, Marie Garibaldi, Joe Simunovich and Bob Garrett

Tony Scardino, Jo Ann and Billy Cunningham

Yogi Virk and Balpreet Grewal-Virk

Susan and Dr. Lou Teichholz and John Fromhold

Dr. Michael Harris and Dr. Robert Korngold

Dr. Yuki Kimura, Dr. Yair Kissin, Dr. Mike Kelly, Ro Sorce and Dr. Jeff Boscamp

Dr. Carla Simonian and Dianne Aroh

Bob Garrett and Bruce Markowitz

Bob and Laura Garrett

Helen Cunning and Dr. Harry Agress

Dr. Yair Kissin, Reggie and Dr. Peter Gross

Clare Ward, Mary Sliwa, David Patterson, Alice and David Jurist

Dr. Greg Simonian and Bob Glenning

Mark and Colleen Sparta and Emily Holliman and John Holland

Ed Salzano, Rich Henning and Marty Kafafian

Dr. Robin Ashinoff, Dr. Joe and Julie Feldman and Bob Glenning

Sheila Leipsner, Dr. Ihor and Alex Sawczuk, Ro Sorce and Laura Garrett

MARBLEJAM KIDS

Katherine Cousineau, Patty Kim, Sarah Melone, Krista Celli and Anna Bager

Jacqueline Hollywood and Anthony Bosco

Sharyn Gustave and Sharon Fredman

Debra Albanese and Brian McCoy

Benedetta Watros and Benji Meyerson

Nicole, Rosa and Cheryl Bruno

Michelle Maryott, Betty Anne Petty and Debbie Chinnici

MarbleJam Kids held their annual “Denim and Diamonds� Celebration and benefit dinner. For more information visit: www.marblejamkids.sharepoint.com

Theresa Eppolito and Lucas Byron

Nora and Charles Cohen

Linda and David Heitner

Rose and John Zara

Mary Emmi, Liz Seth and Soyoung Lee

Nicole Bruno and Gioia Bruno

Tom and Lucy Ott

Katherine and Garret Cousineau

Lynda Baldini and Liz Clingham

Carl and Jaime Antifonario

Predictions

The Heat Is On! January

February

March

Fresh air is a must! The heat is on, so be sure to go to those office parties, even if it’s just a happy hour.

Network, network, network, as it plays an important role in helping you to get that raise or promotion. A family member may be driving you crazy and need you to lend a listening ear. Try to listen without offering too much advice, as this can turn around and bite you.

A day or two at the beach will help take away the stress.

Look before you leap or you might wind up paying for it the hard way. Being cautious is the way to go in the world of employment. Timing means everything. You suddenly find yourself meeting new friends through a new hobby or interest; there might even be a new love interest there as well. A smile and possibly a wink open many doors. Give yourself a gift and stop thinking so much when it comes to spending money.

Lately, it takes one word to describe you—moody.

You tend to occupy yourself with busy work to avoid focusing on the goals that you should strive for. Take a deep breath and reach for your dreams. Finances seem to improve, which takes off pressure. Maybe plant a garden or plan a barbeque. Things that bring you outdoors also help to change your moods to happy.

Take others up on their offers and invitations, and find yourself enjoying life much more.

April

May

June

Things are starting to turn in your direction. Your bank account is growing, your job is great, and friends are calling. What more can you ask for? You might want to start thinking of upgrading your car, as timing is in your favor. Just be careful to save some cash for a rainy day. Stop worrying about everything. You are in a good place. You have come a long way, so enjoy your achievements. Keep your options open.

When things are going too fast, don’t give up. Just back up and slow down; things will even out for you.

Someone may walk into your life through business and it could turn into pleasure. Opportunity is knocking.

Make sure to answer the door or even the phone. Send someone special flowers for no reason. Brightening someone’s day will brighten yours as well. Try and bring a bit more optimism to your life.

Your home is your safe haven. Thinking about sprucing up the patio? Go for it, as you’ll find great solace with outdoor projects. Traveling to new places and encountering new ideas add the excitement you crave. Keep romance in the picture. Save time for a long walk on the beach or camping out in front of the fireplace. You’re hot right now; everything is turning up roses. Let the teenager hibernating inside you come back to life!

July

August

September

You find yourself attracted to water, maybe even planning a trip to the beach or a cruise. Start scheduling, as you need a break from everything and this would be great medicine. You love your home and enjoy entertaining. You’ll be hosting at least one party for family and close friends. There seems to be a lot of things unsettled in your life right now, but with a little patience things will soon become clear. Just let small situations flourish into bigger ones.

My advice to you is don’t worry so much. When you feel overwhelmed, take time out for yourself. A bike ride in the evening or a walk in the sun or perhaps a good book will put that glow back on your face. You may find yourself putting some money into your home; it could be new furniture or a fresh coat of paint, even new drapes. Whatever you choose, it will boost your enthusiasm to do more projects.

You seem to choose the road less traveled. It seems like the easier way, but sometimes this makes for a tougher trail. Take it up a step, get out of your slump and take some chances. Socialize more. Maybe go dancing or bowling. Participate in things even when you don’t feel like it. Take some time off from work; it will still be there when you return. Plan a trip, visit family, head to the beach and listen to the waves. You will return feeling happy and refreshed.

October

November

December

It is hard to focus on your job with all the social activities coming your way. As hard as it seems, work sometimes needs to come first. Agree to some trips and adventures. It’s OK to bow out on others. You tend to overbook your calendar. Focus some time on the family, even if it seems as if, for the moment, they are getting your sloppy seconds. Otherwise you will be beating yourself up later. With better planning, you can get to a place where you can certainly have it all.

Your strong sense of purpose sometimes doesn’t allow for people to see your fun side. Laughter can be the best stress reliever. Laugh and smile more often; it looks good on you. A windfall of money is on your doorstep; it may be a large or small amount, but nonetheless, it will help you create the change you’re seeking. Treat yourself to a special day on the golf course or the spa to bring a spring to your step.

There are many new beginnings waiting just for you.

It’s time to put that spark back in your life. Put one foot in front of the other and soon you will find yourself skipping toward new adventures and opportunities.

Time to take your guard down and trust your own instincts. Go through your old things, get rid of some old items and add some new ones. Treat yourself to something you really want and have been putting off splurging on. You deserve it!

Judith Turner, psychic, can be reached at her office in Edgewater at (201) 224-6629.

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Why We Love

Boat Shoes B

oat shoes—a fashion icon that men have been wearing for as long as I can remember—are a mystery to me. I believe their origins date back to the early Norse Vikings, who oftentimes adorned theirs with fur, even in the summer, because that’s just how Vikings like to do things.

Yet, let’s be honest with ourselves about these leather loves of ours. They only really look cool once, and that’s right after you take them out of the box and before you’ve walked a single step in them.

Wear them just once, and they’re already scratched, scuffed, dirtied and, most likely, will smell like your cat used them as a litter box for several days.

Oh, but they are practical, right? NO. Those few times I was on a boat, whilst rocking my boat shoes, I didn’t feel any more supported. If you told me they prevented seasickness, I’d be all in, but they don’t even help you get to the side of the boat fast enough, for fear it might slip right off your foot!

Boat shoes are great for short trips. I mean short, like to the beach where you’ll take them off or while running quick errands around town. That’s it. Walk far in them and you’ll feel it in your back the next day. Try running? Ha! Please do not try that at home (or anywhere else). Then the laces become untied? Might as well 122

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throw them right in the trash because you’re never getting those laces tied well again.

And then there’s the smell. Oh, man, how dreadful. It took years upon years of us living with this problem, of having stinky feet for hours even after we took them off before someone came up with those ridiculous socks you can now wear with them. Now while you might not be ridiculed for your stinky feet, you surely will for your absurd socks. So lose, lose ’em.

Are boat shoes stylish? Some might say so, but most would vehemently disagree. However, we didn’t name this article “Why We Hate Boat Shoes.” No, because we don’t hate them at all. They have been a staple in our wardrobes; simple men with easily defined tastes have flocked to them forever. Our fathers have them, and now we do, too. We wear them, we blister our feet, we hurt our backs, and at the end of it, after a long day, we take them off and our feet smell like Fritos. Boat shoes are stubborn, impractical and rough around the edges, but so are we, and that’s why we love them.

Brandon Goldstein is associate publisher of Talk of the Town magazine and BC THE MAG Health, Beauty & Fitness.

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